The process of divorce is often filled with anxiety, grief and a sense of loss. A divorce is an important event in your life which will impact you financially and emotionally. We believe representing clients is a great responsibility and privilege. We take a personal approach to each client and to each case; you will have direct and personal contact with the attorney handling your case.

Based in DuPage County, Illinois, we commonly work with clients throughout Chicago's western suburbs in communities including Naperville, Wheaton and Aurora. We welcome you to learn more about our divorce practice below — or contact Casey Nelson LLP for a confidential consultation.

In Illinois one must be a resident of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days to meet the jurisdictional requirements of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
The legal process of a divorce begins with filing a petition for dissoluti…

The discovery process is the process where the parties exchange the relevant information to the divorce. The Illinois Supreme Court Rules require full disclosure unless the information is privileged, confidential or if production creates an undue har…

From time to time temporary orders may be entered which are intended to resolve issues prior to a final resolution in a divorce case. Temporary orders are limited to a specific time and may include the following: maintenance (alimony), child support,…

Please be advised that all courts orders entered by a judge must be followed. It is imperative that you read and fully understand all orders entered in your case. The court has considerable discretion to enforce court orders.

The attorneys at Casey Nelson LLP have extensive experience with handling cases involving spousal maintenance. Whether maintenance is granted or denied will depend on the specific facts of each case. Our attorneys understand the complexity of mainte…

One the most litigated issue in a divorce is child custody. Custody disputes are often lengthy, costly and emotionally difficult. As such, every Illinois county has established an educational program which must be attended by both parents.

Support is all about your kids. Just like you, it is our goal to make sure they are taken care off. The Illinois legislature has provide rules and guidelines to ensure that children do not suffer in a divorce and receive sufficient support. At Casey…

Domestic violence is a serious matter and requires immediate attention. The purpose of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act is to recognize that domestic violence is a serious matter which provides family disharmony, promotes a pattern of escalating vi…

A central emphasis of Casey Nelson LLP is in our dealing with high asset, complex divorce matters. This is the most cumbersome and difficult area of divorce to navigate — and the reason our clients refer others to our attorneys. Handling the compli…